isla mujeres
resort area

Beaches

The north end of the island (next to downtown) has the most beautiful beach. The east shore of the island is mostly rock bluffs with a few pockets of sand, but at the southern end is towering rock bluffs. The west side of the island has some nice beaches also, but like the east side, the southern end turns to towering bluffs.

Transportation

If you stay in downtown you can walk to most restaurants
and attractions. Rent a golf cart or scooter and explore
the island. A bus runs from downtown into the mid-island
colonias. If you stay mid-island, on Sac-Bajo peninsula,
or at south end hotels, you'll probably need to rent a
golf cart or use taxis.
More on transportation on our
Isla Mujeres map & travel guide.

Nightlife

You won't find any giant nightclubs like in Cancun.
For most tourists nightlife is mainly sunset on the beach, followed by an evening listening to music at the small, open-air restaurants and bars along a pedestrian only street.

Shopping

There are two grocery stores downtown, and dozens
of souvenir shops. The Navy store is an interesting
place to shop.

Hotels

You'll find hotels in every price range–including options
for the budget traveler. There are also a lot of rental properties for rent.
View all hotels in downtown at our hotel locations map, and also on our Isla Mujeres map & travel guide.

Restaurants

There are dozens of excellent restaurants offering
all types of food. Of course, fresh seafood is the island specialty. You won't find any fast food chains on Isla.
Reviews and recommendations on our
Isla Mujeres map & travel guide.

Tours & activities

Snorkeling tours and a visit to Isla Contoy nature
preserve are the main options. Fishing and diving are also popular options.

Atmosphere

Until recently, downtown was nothing but small family-run
hotels; however, new condominium units have recently
been constructed, changing the atmosphere of the
downtown area. It's still quaint and quiet with rustic
thatched-roof beach clubs (complete with rope swings
at the bars).

Who visits

Tourists come from all over the world, but the crowd
typically has a high-number of middle-age Americans.
Ironically, many of these are from the midwest, especially
the state of Iowa. In the late 1970's a writer at the Iowa
newspaper raved about his travels to Isla Mujeres and
the masses fled the cold Iowa winters.

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Isla Mujeres
Bay

Caribbean
Sea

Garrafón
snorkeling
park

Punta Cancun
bluffs and
lighthouse

Farito
snorkeling
park

Ferry
dock

Downtown

North
Beach

South to
Cancun

Mid-island
colonias
(neighborhoods)

Hotel

Hotels